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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
1
The note describes a 130 year old London made pocket watch found in the Herald Office with white enamel face, roman numerals, hair spring, chain drive, and a silver case showing wear. It may be the oldest pocket watch in the area, with repair papers tucked inside and no jewels in the movement.
At Shilo on April 23 the South Western Division of the Central Manitoba Baseball League was organized with four teams Shilo Carberry Brandon and MacGregor. Officials named include President Jim Wood Lec-Treas E Strain and executives Vic Palmer Fred Leary and Thomas. First league play schedule set for May 15 MacGregor to visit Shilo. An interment for Kenneth Delfesi of MacGregor held April 30 at Little Britain cemetery. Kenneth died February 28 after a long illness. funeral March 1.
The article notes a May 16 opener between MacGregor and Gladstone as the first ball of the season. A April 28 Junior Baseball Club Dance fell short of expected attendance though the event drew support from the country. High school girls contributed to the boys' efforts and expenses were discussed as season plans proceed.
The annual Concert of the United Church staged by the Y.L.S. last Wednesday drew a capacity crowd and was hailed as the most successful yet. The paper notes it will not describe this week’s program as it moves to Katrime next week.
The MacGregor village council warns parents to supervise children who enter the reservoir built for fire protection. The practice is dangerous and may lead to a fatal accident if continued.
The Diocese of Brandon seeks $25 000 to establish a memorial camp for Christian youth at Clear Lake. Urgent appeal urges local donations through G E of H A Lye, Wardense th, MacGregor, to fund a facility aimed at guiding young people toward Christ and community values.
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk held a regular council meeting in Austin on April 26 with all members present. The Court of Revision saw three appeals. some tax assessment adjustments were approved, others denied. The council discussed hedge snow fences, culvert orders, water on land, and a 150 grasshopper control campaign. The Agricultural Society request for funding was approved, and road equipment purchases were authorized. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene in Austin on June 5.
A series of local events and meetings are planned in May. Mrs Garrioch presents a kiddies program at Memorial Hall on May 5 with 880 pm admission for adults and children 26c. youth groups meet May 8–9 at various homes. COF MacGregor hosts a dance May 17 with Machan's orchestra at 50c admission. big Senior Baseball Tournament set for June 21 in MacGregor. church events include Rev McLeod address May 10 with choir and reader, admission 35 for adults, 20c for students, 12c for children.
Vivian Telford reports on MacGregor High events sourcing from student life. A May 30 graduation for Grade XI and accelerated XI approaches with new outfits and preparations. Grades XI and XII hosted a student parliament with campaigns by Howard Cobbe and Margaret Coulthard, sparking interest in parliamentary procedure.
At the MacGregor Village Council meeting on April 26 with all members present and Mayor W. Montgomery presiding, the Bus iness Tax Court of Revision sat. Only one appeal by R. D. Collier against his 1950 business tax assessment was not allowed. Building permits were approved, one Old Age Pension application approved, and $100 granted for the 1950 Fair. Tenders were to be sought for a cement walk from Turner Street westward. Several accounts were approved for payment and the council adjourned to meet again in June.
Pastor L. Dickinson leads Bethel Chapel on Sunday May 7 with Sunday School at 2 30 pm and Evangelistic Service at 3 30 pm The subject is Pitching Toward Sodom Everyone is welcome.
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